Thinking of getting a current Defender - honest feedback / advice needed

**abaddonxi** · 12th October 2010, 09:22 PM

Check this out - Mitsubishi Broken Chassis

Now that's a problem with a new car.

Some people have had problems, but of those few that have, how many have then had the situation where LR won't repair, replace, etc.

Not many from what I've read.

Being willing to acknowledge a problem and repair it without having to go to court is what we expect of a new car warranty, and LR seem to see it the same way.

**newhue** · 13th October 2010, 05:39 AM

ummm, I think we are talking to ourselves.

Just like the Triton original poster, our chap has not been back after popping the original question.

**flagg** · 13th October 2010, 07:36 AM

TL;DR depends on your dealer. I imagine you would be in a position to know a good one

Hi Guys,

I was very close to ordering a Puma about a year ago. 60k worth. I started to get the run around from the dealer before I even put my money down so I went the other way... got a County.

(the rest is kind of a rant

)

Halved the budget - 30k. No Loan to buy the 110. Spend on upgrades and accessories - as I have the money to do it. Save a HEAP on interest.

It has worked out really well.

If I was to do it again, I'd find the cleanest td5 I could. Strip it down, sound proof it (dynamat etc), chip+intercooler, diff+axle+CV upgrade, flipped d1 rims, suspension upgrades, LR tanks etc.

For under 60k. I'm not saying that Puma's are no good (its always the previous model LR that was "the last real LR" ahahah but the Td5 is where the value is. I went for a County because I didn't want a Tdi and I would have needed a loan to get a Td5.

**Scouse** · 13th October 2010, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by newhue

ummm, I think we are talking to ourselves.

Just like the Triton original poster, our chap has not been back after popping the original question.

I'm sure he has a very good reason for asking the question

.

**LRHybrid100** · 13th October 2010, 06:36 PM

Thanks Scott, nice to see there is still a little decorum around here!!!

Yup looking at either a D110 Dual Cab:

or a D130 Dual Cab

**LRHybrid100** · 13th October 2010, 06:37 PM

This will be to replace the D2 once I sell it

**alittlebitconcerned** · 13th October 2010, 08:03 PM

That 110 seriously looks the business; but then the 130 load space is hard to beat. Tough decision.

**zeus11** · 13th October 2010, 08:28 PM

I'd vote for the 110 DC

I think they look great.............. if i had the coin i'd get one.

**pc3** · 13th October 2010, 08:41 PM

The 110 dc is the sexiest looking...,. Thought about it, but the 130 is sooooo practical I have 2.2 meter tray on mine and they are great for carrying my camping gear it's so practical and they still look grouse

**chops110** · 13th October 2010, 10:02 PM

Well, I might be a bit biased but....

I went for a new Puma 110 wagon a bit over a year ago. She's a beaut, only prob has been rear window wiper motor replaced under warranty, otherwise all good.

I do like the DC's but dealer didn't have one and I wasn't waiting (and anyway we live in Tassie and anything in a ute with a canvas cover gets wet eventually)

Dora wears a TJM winch bar + 12,000Lb winch (wire rope) on the front and has sagged a bit so will pop in some new springs just to raise her up to level. They say Pumas are hard to lift (something to do with propshaft angles) but I'll just be going back to factory height (no need for a lift IMHO, they don't get the diffs any higher anyway unless you go for bigger boots and then you compromise that wonderful super-low crawl gearing).

Anti-stall in low range is the best thing. Have been stuck on an impossible hill and been able to reverse down at idle with my foot jammed on the brake pedal - it won't stall but you do get the ABS and can steer as it doesn't break traction. Try doing that in a Toyota!

Chops110

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